Decommissioning
In the event that the machine must be
decommissioned, follow these steps:
1. Remove the chemical injection supply system, if
applicable.
a. Have a qualified electrician disconnect power
to the chemical injection supply system and
the recirculation pump at their source.
b. Using the manufacturer's instructions,
carefully remove the chemical injection
supply system from the machine. Make
certain that no chemical supplies come into
contact with skin or clothing.
2. Clean interior of machine, both basket and shell.
a. Flush supply dispenser with water.
b. Run a short rinse cycle to clean chemical
residues from the interior of the machine.
3. Disconnect electrical power.
a. Shut off main power supply at the breaker box
or main control panel.
b. Do not attempt to disconnect power supply
wires from power supply. Have a qualified
electrician disconnect power to machine at its
source.
4. Disconnect hoses.
a. Disconnect drain hose from sump, gutter, or
drain.
b. Turn off water supply. Disconnect individual
hot and cold water inlet hoses from the
machine.
c. If applicable, disconnect the compressed air
supply to the machine.
d. Allow time for residual water in the machine
to drain. Then disconnect drain hose from the
machine.
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5. Disconnect steam hose, if applicable.
a. Turn off steam supply and allow time for the
valve to cool.
b. Disconnect steam hose from machine.
6. Remove the machine from its foundation pad.
a. Keep all panels in place to provide stability
when moving the machine.
b. Verify that door is closed and secure.
c. Loosen and remove anchor bolts holding
machine base to floor.
d. Break the grout seal at each corner of the
machine, using a crowbar.
e. Use crowbars at the front corners to lift the
machine a few inches so that the forks of a
forklift truck can reach under the machine.
f. Bolting the base frame to a pallet will
facilitate removal to a transport vehicle.
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